Springs without water

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord. We thank God for another day and bringing us to the last day of October. For His grace, strength, shield and protection, we glorify His name.

Primary Text

“These people are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them. For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of the flesh, they entice people who are just escaping from those who live in error.” 2 Peter 2v17-18 (NIV)

“Those false teachers are like springs without water and clouds blown by a storm. A place in the blackest darkness has been kept for them. They brag with words that mean nothing. By their evil desires they lead people into the trap of sin – people who are just beginning to escape from others who live in error.” 2 Peter 2v17-18 (NCV)

“There’s nothing to these people – they’re dried-up fountains, storm-scattered clouds, headed for a black hole in hell. They are loudmouths, full of hot air, but still they’re dangerous. Men and women who have recently escaped from a deviant life are most susceptible to their brand of seduction.” 2 Peter 2v17-18 (MSG)

The Bible continues here to speak about false teachers, and says that they are like springs without water. Can you imagine being really thirsty and you come to a spring and there is no water in it. It also mentions that blackest darkness is reserved for them. Now some might say why is God so angry with these people, but you must remember that God loves His children so much, and these ones are penetrating into His fold and deceiving people and pulling them away. Like Balaam, because of personal gain, he let the king of Moab know how he might bring God’s curse on the children of Israel. The Bible tells us that those who are most susceptible to their brand of seduction are those who have just begun to escape from them who are wrongdoers. Imagine someone who just gave his or her life to Christ, and then they meet a false teacher who tells them its okay to live sexually immoral lives or just seduce them in one way or the other for personal gain, think of what might happen to that person who is just new in the faith! Now, you can get an idea of why God is so upset with these people.

Supplementary Text

“These people are blemishes at your love feasts, eating with you without the slightest qualm – shepherds who feed only themselves. They are clouds without rain, blown along by the wind; autumn trees, without fruit and uprooted – twice dead.” Jude 1v12 (NIV)

Prayer

Father, we thank You so much for Your Word. Father, we pray that You will weed out false teachers from Your church. We pray for new believers, that You will surround them with godly people. Shield them from seducing teachers in Jesus name, amen.